How to Apply to Ph.D.

How to Apply to the Ph.D. Program

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: JANUARY 15

Application for admission to graduate study in English is now entirely online. The University of Mississippi Graduate School’s online application interface will allow you to attach a statement of purpose and a writing sample. It will also prompt you to include contact information for three recommenders,

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online to the Graduate School at http://www.olemiss.edu/gradschool/applynow.html

Complete the Online Application

Submit the required supporting documents:

Official University transcripts

GRE scores (general test only)

All test scores must be sent directly from the testing service. The Institution Code for the University of Mississippi on the GRE and TOEFL is 1840.

Once all of the steps have been completed and the $40 non-refundable application fee has been received, your application will be sent for department review.

TOEFL/IELTS scores – International Students only

Submit a statement of purpose, a writing sample, and contact information for 3 recommenders

Application Guidelines:

The statement of purpose should be approximately 500 words (no more than two typewritten pages), describing your academic interests, qualifying experiences, and specific reasons for pursuing a graduate degree in English at the University of Mississippi.

The writing sample should be a polished seminar-length sample (no more than 20 double-spaced pages) of your best academic work. The sample should represent some significant aspect of your interests and/or academic strengths.

The three confidential letters of recommendation should address your developing scholarly interests, your academic performance and potential, and any other details relevant to graduate study in English.

Note: The online application requests your recommenders to submit their letters electronically. If necessary, you may also request that your recommenders send letters in hard copy (separately in signed and sealed envelopes) directly to the department.